1.Why is Scotland at war at the opening of the play?
Scotland is at war at the opening of the play because Mackdonwald, a rebel, was trying to overthrow Duncan and make a deal with the King of Norway.
2.What three predictions do the witches make in Scene 3?
-Macbeth will be Thane of Glamis
-He will be Thane of Cawdor
-He will be King of Scotland.
3.Who is named heir to the Scottish throne?
Malcom is named heir to the Scottish throne since he is King Duncan's oldest son.
4.What is the "double trust" that makes Macbeth hesitate to kill Duncan?
In Macbeth's first soliloquy, he expresses hi…
